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Australia’s 25 top business blogsThursday, 06 January 2011
This article first appeared September 14, 2010. While Facebook and Twitter might hog the social media headlines, the humble blog remains a much-loved communication tool for many Australian business people. ...
Are you guilty of fixing the symptom rather than the disease?
Wednesday, 08 December 2010
A friend's young daughter had very bad eczema. For six years she was subjected to a daily smothering of cream, was not allowed to go swimming and had to wear long sleeves even in the height of summer. ...
Retail sales fall 1.1% in October, Shares move higher: Economy Roundup
Thursday, 02 December 2010
Retail sales fell by a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in October, according to the latest results from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ...
Should we outsource some of our activities to keep costs down?
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
Should we outsource some of our activities to keep costs down or is it better to keep them in-house? ...
Do you have the foresight to make the tough decisions before you need to?
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
While it's completely human to put off the tough decisions until the last possible moment, it's rarely judicious. ...
My partner and I want different things from the business. Help!
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
I had assumed that my partner and I wanted the same things out of our business, but now I sense not. Does it matter? ...
A client wants us to do work that is non-core to our business. What should we do?
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
We have a customer that has been with us since the early days of our business. The trouble is they want us to do work that is non-core to our business. What should we do? ...
We are going to have a strategic planning day for our business. Who should be involved?
Wednesday, 03 November 2010
The question that I am most often asked about strategic planning days is a little question with big implications. Often it's asked as an after-thought, but it's important to get right. ...
Krispy Kreme Australia in administration, directors will attempt restructure
Monday, 01 November 2010
Donut retailer Krispy Kreme Australia has been placed in the hands of administrators after being hit by a combination of falling sales, high distributions costs, unsustainable rents and poor store locations. ...
Tourism operator collapses but administrator confident of sale
Thursday, 28 October 2010
One of Fraser Island’s largest tour operators has been placed into administration with debts of more than $3 million, but the administrator says she is confident of selling the business. ...
What can we do to bring our values to life?
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
A while ago we articulated the values of our business but I wouldn't really say that everyone is living them. What should we do to bring them to life? ...
How do I work out what my business values are?
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
I understand that having a set of values for you business is important, but how do you actually work out what your values are? ...
Set for sale
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
It's coming. The rush of business sales that has been predicted for decades as the baby boomers sell out now looks like it will gather pace, and the economy recovers and mergers and acquisition activity fires. ...
The 10 next social media trends
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Social media still dominates headlines as the new direction for business marketing, but it seems many businesses are resisting the call. A recent survey by Optus found that only 28% of small businesses used social media to promote their business, while 56% ...
We find it really hard to hire the right people. Help!
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
We find it really hard to hire the right people. We think we interview them thoroughly but they still don't seem to be a good fit. Help! ...
Receivers appointed to property empire owned by WOW Sight and Sound directors
Thursday, 07 October 2010
Two directors of retail electronics chain Wow Sight and Sound are caught up in a property sale worth hundreds of millions, after several banks recently appointed receivers to the assets controlled by the two men. ...
We need more cash to investigate our concepts further but the bank says no. Now what?
Wednesday, 06 October 2010
We recently hit on a great new concept. We've built prototypes of 50 new products and have many more ideas in the pipeline. We need more cash to investigate further but the bank says no. ...
Bringing in the board
Tuesday, 05 October 2010
It's the question that every successful entrepreneur faces as they grow their business: Is creating a board of directors really worth it? How much do I gain? And what happens to that independence that got me to where I am? ...
Our partner has just changed the rules. Help!
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
We are a "partner" of a giant global business. They've just changed the rules, which fundamentally changes our business. Help! ...
Receivers claim assets of collapsed furniture group Timberland were transferred to new companies
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Receivers of collapsed furniture chain Timberland Group have launched legal action to try to secure the assets of the company, after claiming that the assets of the collapsed company have been transferred into a new company without payment. ...
